Fuel Consumption Reduction

A new strategy has cut my commuter gas pump addiction by 40%.

Twice each week, I hitch a ride with a fellow congregant who lives nearby and travels past my school on the way to his. I pay him $3 per day (12.5 cents per mile), which is a bit less than I would put into my own gas tank each day, and he pays for the wear and tear on his car. I also get short walks in on either end of the ride, which makes my passengership less inconvenient for him.

I prefer to drive myself–it’s easier and I like to drive–but when I look at the 40% figure, I find carpooling rather irresistible.